2. The first Omsk fortress was founded in 1716 by Cossack detachment under the
command of D. Buchholz who went to expand and strengthen borders of the
Russian Empire by the order of Peter I. Omsk was a border fortress and until
1797 it was also a prison. Then in 1768 a new, the second, fortress was built.
One of the most famous Russian writers F. M. Dostoyevsky served his sentence
here.
Nowadays after the repairing work the fortress has become an open air
museum.
3. You can see these wonderful Tara and Tobolsk gates
4. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the two rivers the Om and the
Irtysh at the River Station
5. You can also visit the old buildings such as weapons storage
6. • You can also have a guided tour around the fortress, watch
documentaries at the mini-cinema, visit different exhibitions.
• At the square there is a stage where you can watch the
performances of local bands.
• Omsk fortress has also become the centre of celebrations
during the Day of the City.
7. • You can also have a guided tour around the fortress, watch
documentaries at the mini-cinema, visit different exhibitions.
• At the square there is a stage where you can watch the
performances of local bands.
• Omsk fortress has also become the centre of celebrations
during the Day of the City.
